Main Purpose of Job

• Assisting IA leadership in overall department strategy in positioning Internal Audit as a value-added service
• Assisting the IA leadership in developing a best-in-class function focused on innovating ideas to build efficiencies and effectiveness
• Responsible for working with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including IT and multiple business units across the TKO and Endeavor organization.

• Perform end-to-end IT, operational and compliance audits of business functions and processes (with a current emphasis on IT-related financial audits) to ensure the integrity of controls in accordance with applicable standards, as well as reviewing the efficiency of operations.
• Prepare and/or review draft reports, including key findings and recommendations for improvement, and present those findings to management and other key stakeholders.
• Provide coaching / leadership to internal audit team members and key business stakeholders

• Candidates must have a level of auditor skepticism to appropriately challenge the business on process and control performance based on evidence provided. They must be highly credible, have the necessary gravitas to operate largely independently of his/her line manager, taking initiative, and driving focus on high-risk areas

Reports To: VP, IA

Direct Reports: IT Senior Auditor(s)

Contract Type / Length: Permanent

Location: Stamford, CT

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Project Management

• Execution of TKO’s SOX Compliance program for responsible areas as well as managing relationships with our co-sourced provider (where applicable)
• Work on ad hoc projects as agreed to with management and VP or IA
• Partner with Endeavor IT to ensure holistic and consistent approach to IT risk mitigation
• Planning, execution and reporting of functional / operational reviews designed to address managements concerns.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to drive clear understanding of project objectives as well as ongoing status reporting with key stakeholders
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously

Project Execution

• Perform the end-to-end execution of SOX and or IA projects including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Reviewing documentation of processes and controls, confirming completeness and accuracy with key stakeholders and control owners
  • Reviewing testing of design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of controls through the examination of evidence
  • Facilitating discussions with IT process and control owners on process and/or control expectations, as well as to discuss exceptions (deviations from expectations)
  • Responsible for evaluating exceptions and escalating exceptions that may present a higher risk to the business and IA leadership
• Review overall documentation of IA work in a manner that enables IT and the business to understand the exceptions and develop proper remediation plans, as well as enable effective review and finalization by IA leadership

Business Knowledge

• Basic understanding of the Media & Entertainment industry.
• Understanding of the business applications and financial systems and their interaction.

Analytical Skills

• Able to review financial information to identify irregular activity and/or outliers as potential high-risk areas for further discussion with key stakeholders

People Skills

• Provide coaching and timely feedback to those working on Internal Audit projects, which may include co-source partners, Internal Audit staff, Endeavor IT leadership or guest auditors
• Ability to quickly build trusting relationships with key stakeholders

IT Proficiency

•  Understands how to use technology effectively including the use of tech-enabled software solutions, such as Audit Board.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office suite applications utilized in day-to-day testing and analytical operations.

Unusual Challenges or Circumstances   e.g., shift(s)/ unsocial hours/ travel etc.

• Will be required to work outside of standard working hours. These time periods will typically be known in advance to which plans can be made.
• Will require travel. Candidates should expect to be traveling around 20% of the year to other domestic offices.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICS

Knowledge and Experience

Mandatory  

• 6+ years of IA or SOX 404 compliance experience required
• Understanding of cyber risks, as well as how to test and mitigate risks
• Track record of delivering complex audits to tight deadlines
• Strong understanding of financial risks and controls.
• Strong understanding of operational, compliance and strategic risks and controls
• Inquisitive mind-set, agile learner with team first attitude
• Strong IT skills, in particular application controls and how systems can and should be leveraged to improve internal control
• Excellent communication skills
• 2+ years experience managing people
• Strong team player

Desirable

• General understanding of the Media and Entertainment and/or Endeavor-related businesses
• JDE, OnBase or One Source knowledge
• Familiarity with AuditBoard

Skills and Abilities

Mandatory 

• Excellent communication skills, confident (not afraid to speak up)
• Excellent planning & organizational skills to meet multiple & sometimes conflicting deadlines
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and across functions/departments
• Agile learner

Qualifications and Training

Mandatory

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Accounting or equivalent experience 
• Relevant professional qualification(s) – CISA or similar, CPA helpful

Aptitude

Mandatory 

• Strong focus on understanding process level and IT risks that if not managed properly, could create significant exposure to the process or our business overall (understands what risks are more significant than others)
• Ability to work proactively and individually but also as a team player
• Flexibility to assist where needed, including in preparation of documentation.
• Problem solver and solution-centric

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